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Head of Engineering Aviation / Ex-Military

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Orpington, Kent BR69SH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Engineering position is available for candidates with an Ex-Military or Aviation background, offering a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 plus training and benefits.
  • The role involves managing the maintenance of a fleet of helicopters across four locations in England, including a flight school and charter services.
  • Candidates will oversee maintenance operations, sign off on work completed, and liaise with base managers to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • The ideal applicant should have experience as a Head of Engineering or in a similar role, with a strong background in aviation or military service.
  • This position is based in Biggin Hill and requires a commitment to mentoring junior engineers while ensuring operational excellence.

Head of Engineering (Aviation / Ex-Military)£70,000 - £80,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Private HealthcareBiggin HillAre you a Head of Engineering or similar with an Ex-Military / Aviation background or similar looking to join an establish aviation company who maintain a fleet of helicopters for training and private flights, managing the planning and maintenance for all helicopters across four unique bases?On offer is the opportunity to join a growing aviation company who have been servicing helicopters for over 40 years, they have grown to operate four bases over England which all carry out different functions including a flight school and a base for chartered flights.In this role you will be stationed at the companies Biggin hill location but will be overseeing four locations across the country. You will be responsible for overseeing and signing off on all maintenance of the companies vehicles. You will be scheduling and liaising with base managers to ensure all work is undertaken to authority standard.This role would suit a Head of Engineering or similar with an Aviation / Ex-Military background looking to step into an established company who maintain helicopters and can provide an exciting opportunity to overseeing four locations including a training school and a base for private flights.The Role

  • Manage maintenance for the company's fleet of helicopters
  • Signing off maintenance carried out
  • Liaise with base managers
  • Ensuring health and safety
  • Mentor junior engineers

The Person

  • Head of Engineering or similar
  • Background in Aviation / Ex-Military
  • Commutable to Biggin Hill

Reference: BBBH19120aKey Words: Head of Engineering, Head of Maintenance, Maintenance Manager, Shift Manager, Aircraft Mechanic, CAA, MAA, Part 145, Ex-Military, Aviation, Helicopters, Biggin Hill, Croydon, Bromley LondonIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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